A dying Teesside woman's last wish is to swim with dolphins in Florida.

Margaret Harper, 49, of Norfolk Close, Redcar, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the lungs, liver and pancreas after a painful four-month battle.

Specialists at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital say she has just months to live.

Her heartbroken daughter, single mum-of-three Christine Williams, 30, who is currently looking after her at home, said she is too ill at present to have chemotherapy.

Doctors have said without chemotherapy she could have six months to live, but even with treatment she may have only a year.

Christine said: "Her last wish is to swim with dolphins and the family are going to try and arrange fundraising activities, also involving friends and schools, which we hope will see her dream come true."